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The MuVo Vidz, available in either 512MB or 1GB models, has quite a few features packed into the small design. FM transmitter, voice recording and a line-in recorder are all nice. Unfortunately this “Vidz” player only supports DivX and MPEG-4 in the video department and MP3 and WMA in the audio department. The 1.8″ screen…
Nothing makes my already stressful day better than having an old, loud hard drive whirring in my ear. The clock really does look kind of cool, but seeing as how the instructions require pretty good knowledge of electronic components and nobody would want an open hard drive spinning anywhere near them regardless, this may not…
Ok, the Moon is first on his list, but since President Bush decided that space exploration is a priority for top US scientists, engineers at MA-based defence contractors Raytheon are now busy working on a robot, cleverly dubbed the Lunar Penguin, that will be able to one day scale the surafce of the Moon using…
As much as it pains me to write one more entry on an iPod case, I can’t seem to ignore these fling cases by DLO. It’s something about the metallic pink, blue and green, and four alligator prints to choose from. And that small make-up mirror inside the flap. Look, if you’re gonna’ be selling…
The fabled D200 digital SLR, and the fake photo that goes with it, remains the stuff of dreams. But Nikon did introduce five new Coolpix models today. The P2 is the one that stands out. It’s got built-in WiFi support, 5.1 effective megapixels and a 35mm equivalent zoom lens. It also has a D-Lighting feature…
Online marketplace, Rakuten, has placed 24 products on their online shopping site targeted for the super-rich. The products are aimed towards individuals whose assets are worth over seven figures. Some of the products include a gem-encrusted Patek Phillipe watch worth $1.2 million, $100,000 dollar bonsai trees and even 56 bottles of Chateau Mouton Rothschild ranging…
T-Mobile launched the Samsung e635 recently, adding even more Samsung goodness to its lineup. Nothing much to see here; it’s a slider phone with a VGA camera, 20MB internal memory, 128 x 160 pixel 65k color display, and a speakerphone. As with most T-Mobile phones, you can also IM and browse the web via GPRS.…
Frugal people (like myself) would say that counterfeit products is probably the best gift giving idea ever, especially if the person receiving the fake has no clue whether it is real or not. Well, now my Christmas worries are over. Some Korean MP3 player manufacturers are complaining about the Chinese companies who are making knockoffs…
Today’s DAP headlines: We’ve reviewed everyone’s favorite (and pretty much the only) cube-shaped DAP, the MobiBlu DAH-1500i. Next to that, there’s a photo gallery containing some of Rio Audio’s former works-in-progress. In regular news, MSI puts its Mega View 588 on the market and Creative went out shopping for their latest unit, the Creative MuVo…
We mentioned the Pantech PG-8000 a few months ago when it debuted at a Russian trade show. Well now it has launched in Korea. A refresher: if you thought the Nokia N90 looked freakishly like a camera, you haven’t seen anything yet. The Pantech PG-8000 looks almost exactly like a compact digicam, save for a…
Ohhhhhhhhhhhh, look! Cheap plastic junk that does very little other than light up! I can’t WAIT to get my hands on these, um, FABULOUS prizes! The watch? Maybe my five year old cousin could wow his kindergarten pals with the glowing watch, but what kind of dweeb is really going to don those sunglasses or…
Man, now I’m getting kind of confused. It is not like Apple to screw up a launch like this. Motorola and Apple both have some REALLY BIG NEWS coming out on September 7th, but both of them announced a BIG BIG PARTY at once, which makes me think that Apple might have a few things…
These waterproof speakers will run you $65.00 and work with all your normal gadget goods like the iPod, Minidisc, CD player, etc. A tight rubber seal ensures it stays dry and fully functional in wet conditions. Hell, it’s even got a hook to hang it from your showerhead so you don’t get it all soapy…
The W800i aka the Walkman phone is already out and shipping, but if you want to save yourself the cost of a cell upgrade, a Chinese site has discovered a way to turn an older K750 into a multi-media powerhouse. Looks like a firmware update, nothing that will destroy your phone, but you’re going to…
Hmmm… Apple and Motorola goodness on the same day. This wouldn’t have anything to do with a fabled phone that plays iTunes music? Nah, probably totally unrelated. Just a party, to celebrate, you know, those new iDen models.
Mazda is trying to bond with its future drivers by installing a “USB stick key”—or flash drive—instead of the traditional cylinder lock key system. Yes, this means you’ll be able to start your car with a USB dongle as well as transfer driving directions and music to the internal hard drive of this concept car,…
Ahnold is going to go apeshit now that General Motors signed a 3-year deal with computer maker Itronix to make a Hummer-branded laptop. These are designed for not only Hummer enthusiasts, but for people who “work outdoors” such as police, firefighters, and construction workers. Durability doesn’t come cheap though, at $2,988, the laptops come with…
Motorola is preparing some new launches for its less glamourous line of iDen phones. They don’t get names like RAZR or The Pebble, but these mobiles are always hearty and well-made for those of you who may actually use them for more than a fashion statement. The FCC has filed some details and what we…
Hopefully the USB watch fad is fading, but if you’re still interested in wearing a huge hunk of flash memory on your wrist, this might be the way to go. The Mr. Gadget Executive watch—name sucks—is acceptably styled and features a Citizen quartz chronograph movement, a massive improvement over the previous versions I’ve seen. It…
It’s finally time to dump the beige box once for all. This limited edition translucent case mod made of oak hardwood and 1/4″ amber-tinted Plexiglas is perfect for showing off your nerdiness at the office. Now you can flaunt your graphics card geek style as co-workers stroll by your desk. This baby comes standard with…